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              It's almost time!
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              You're receiving this email because you had the vision to sign
              up for the 2012 BBQ Crash Course during your SXSW registration.
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              This email is your reminder to come over to Brush Square Park
              (right across the street from the Convention Center) for
              lunch on March 9th, 11am-2pm.
              Bring your photo ID and a serious hunger. We can't wait to
              see you! <small>(But don't bring your
              friends, we're sold out.
              Sorry, but tickets are non-transferable at this point.)</small>
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              Some special new treats this year:
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                This year we're honored and awed to be able to bring you
                acclaimed Austin
                singer/songwriter <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1259507576/beaver-nelsons-macro-micro"
                style="color:#eee;">Beaver Nelson</a> and his band to rock
                the stage and set the scene.
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                The crew from
                <a href="http://www.foodspotting.com/" style="color:#eee;"
                >Foodspotting</a> will be there and have a celebrity foodie
                guest taking the stage around 1pm.
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              <li>
                <a href="http://www.rosedental.net/" style="color:#eee;">Rose
                Dental</a> has become an official toothpick sponsor!
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              <li>
                Gloria Corral, author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Barbecue-Lovers-Austin-Gloria-Corral/dp/0981978002"
                style="color:#eee;">Barbecue Lovers Guide to Austin</a>, will be onhand signing books.
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              The 2012 pitmaster crew is represented below, and it's an
              all star cast of the best of the best of Central Texas BBQ.
              Do your research and come ready to ask the pitmasters
              anything and everything about their trade. You're gonna love their
              goods.
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                <a href="http://www.louiemuellerbarbecue.com" style="color:#eee;">Louie Mueller Barbecue (Taylor)</a>
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              <li>
                <a href="http://www.snowsbbq.com/" style="color:#eee;">Snow's BBQ (Lexington)</a>
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              <li>
                <a href="http://www.blacksbbq.com/" style="color:#eee;">Blacks Barbecue (Lockhart)</a>
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              <li>
                <a href="http://liveoakbbq.net/" style="color:#eee;">Live Oak BBQ (Austin)</a>
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              <li>
                <a href="http://www.opiesbarbecue.com/" style="color:#eee;">Opie's BBQ (Spicewood)</a>
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              We'll have unique, craft beers from <a href="http://www.saintarnold.com/" style="color:#eee;">Saint Arnold</a> and <a href="http://realalebrewing.com/" style="color:#eee;">Real Ale Brewing</a> and
              sweets from Cutie Pies and At Home on the Range.
              We can't wait to see you there!
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              For past year's photos, and to read some excellent
              Texas BBQ lore, visit
              <a href="http://www.bbqcrashcourse.com/" style="color:#eee;">www.bbqcrashcourse.com</a>
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              Artwork and graphic design by
              <a href="http://www.dmdesigninc.com/" style="color:#eee;">Dave McClinton</a>
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